Ruud van Nistelrooy doubles down on Sir Alex Ferguson golden rule for Manchester United

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Ruud van Nistelrooy is harnessing wisdom from Sir Alex Ferguson as he seeks to re-energise the club during his time as interim manager - which will continue this afternoon.

Following a stellar start with a 5-2 victory over Leicester in the Carabao Cup, he awaits confirmation on his role within Ruben Amorim's incoming backroom team.

With an exciting new chapter set to commence on November 11, Van Nistelrooy is determined to make his own mark, though, drawing on lessons from Sir Alex's leadership during his temporary stint. ALSO READ: United reveal appointment of Ruben Amorim as new manager ALSO READ: Van Nistelrooy outlines his plans after United appoint Amorim Speaking ahead of a vital Premier League clash with Chelsea, Van Nistelrooy recalled Ferguson's philosophies: "Ferguson said; 'No one is bigger than the club'," the Dutchman revealed - as per The Mirror. "Anyone can shout it.

But if you then, as Ferguson did, give substance to your own words with every decision, every choice, it becomes different." The insistence on player conduct, such as acknowledging fans after matches, and engaging with them at hotels, was among the cultural standards imparted by Ferguson, according to Van Nistelrooy, who now promotes these values himself. "Then players know; 'This is how it works here'," he went on. "Take the interaction with supporters.